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I hear a noise in the room overhead, something has fallen on the floor.

The room below is Mr. V.'s The room above is Mr. M.'s

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Andrew's father has a corn crib with a pighouse at the bottom, and a pigeon-house at the top. Who are these gentlemen?

The one in front is Mr. Y. I do not know the one behind.

It was unce the fashion for a gentleman and lady to ride the same horse, the gentleman before and the lady behind.

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The boys laugh to see the man ride behind and the lady before.

Some animals live under ground.

Some plants grow under water.

I cannot stay under water more than a minute. Pearl divers can stay under water five minutes. In a battle, some soldiers must stay in the rear to guard the baggage, and take care of the wounded.

Lesson 61.

Adverbs of Position continued.

On one side. On this side

On the other side.
On the left (side).

On the right (side)

On each side.

On both sides. At each end.

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In some churches the men sit on one side, and the women on the other; but more commonly families sit together.

The bridegroom usually stands on the right, and the bride on the left.

A man was thrown from his horse and badly hurt. He could not walk home without help on each side.

The Indians formed a circle, with the women and children in the centre, and the warriors on the outside, and fought as long as a man was left alive.

That house is nice without, but dirty within.

Do not leave your books and slates lying about. I saw two foolish boys fighting, Several men were standing round, laughing, and cheering them

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I went to see Mr. A. but he was not in. (He was out.)

That door is locked, and the key is on the inside, we cannot get in.

It is so cold I am shivering all over.

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A little house close by will hide a great one at a distance.

Remember me when I am far away.

By the telegraph, we can talk with our friends at a great distance.

Deaf mutes can talk by signs at a considerable distance.

Some deaf persons can read on the lips at a small distance.

Take off your hat. There are ladies present.
Several pupils are absent to-day.

John struck James first. I was by and saw it. Is Mr. P. at home? He is out now, but he will be in presently.

A virtuous woman is loved at home, and respected abroad.

Where does Mr. A live ?

His house is in sight, but a great way off beyond the river.

Where does Mr. B. live?

His house is not far off, but is out of sight round the corner.

That lady is married, but her husband treated her ill, and now they live apart.

Do you know N.?

We were at school together, but I have never seen him since.

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